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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1946
Page
1
Rev Harold T Roe head of the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals appeals to hunters to stop using a bow and arrow for deer. The practice is allowed only if the hunter holds a big game licence under provincial laws.
Lake Megantic Quebec council will study councillor Wilfrid Bellefour's motion to hire a permanent town engineer. Other councillors urge interviewing candidates before proceeding with the proposed post.
In Oakville Ontario Councillor J R Black and Jack Markey set a trap for a skunk that led to its death. The incident leaves council with the problem of odor disposal and future policy on pest control.
In northwestern Quebec, Rev. FT. 3. Mo Menus is named the first priest of a newly created parish serving Noranda and Rouyn. Construction of a new church is slated to start near spring. The two cities are twin communities in the region, with formal authorization by Most Rev. Louis Rheaume, Bishop of Timmins.
Swift Current constable Jack Safford grinned as he fixed a ticket on a car parked in front of a fire hydrant on the main street. Veterans at the door showed the vehicle belonged to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Schaman of Poplar Bay were held at the family home on Tuesday October 23. Interment followed in Bird River cemetery. Born in Latvia in 1860 she came to Lac du Bonnet when the district opened. Survived by four sons and one daughter Maria and Andrew of Poplar Bay George of Port Colburn Ont Carl of Guelph Ont August of Fannystelle and Mrs Kulikowski of Poplar Bay. There are 24 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were four grandsons August Kulikowski Fred Schaman Robert Schaman and Allan Schaman.
Katherina Horning died October 23 at her sister Mrs G Arnold's Gull Lake home. Funeral services were held October 26 at 2 p.m. at the Broken Head Lutheran Church with burial in the churchyard. Russell Funeral Home directed arrangements.
Funeral services were conducted for infant Joan Doreen Sprott, daughter of Constable and Mrs D C Sprott of Beausejour, at Russell's Funeral Chapel on Monday October 21 at 2 p.m. in the United Church BeauSejour. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery, Elmwood, with Russell Funeral Home in charge.
Funeral arvices were held at Church of England Pointe du Bois at 1.30 p.m. on Oct 4 for Vic Simpson who died on Oct 5. Burial followed at Lac du Bonnet cemetery with Renshaw in charge.
Funeral services for Theo Rosenholm were held October 14 at the Swedish Lutheran Church in Riverland. Rev. Richardson led the service with organist Mrs. Dave Pearson. Vasa Orden members conducted the lodge service. Burial followed in Riverland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lodge members John Ongman, A. Markusson, Alfred Gille, O. Hanson, Peter Frank, and G. Melquist. Born August 19, 1883 in Sundsvall Sweden, he came to Canada in 1902 and lived in Riverland. He joined Vasa Orden in 1923 and is survived by his widow and six children.
Beausejour Canadian Legion branch held a special meeting October 23 1946 at Municipal Hall. The annual memorial service is set for November 1 at 10 30 am in Town Hall. Poppies will be sold November 9 by school children and November 11 by pupils. Proceeds from the November 11 Legion dance at Town Hall go to the War Memorial Fund.
The White mouth Junior Seed and Poultry Club held its Annual Fair in the Municipal Hall on Tuesday Oct 22 with large entries from both clubs and keen competition. Extension Branch officials Whiteman and Prodan attended and Mr Robertson of Line Elevators presented a lively Picture Show. Prize winners included Ernie Steiner Kenneth Gorjenson Harvey Pischke Marie Steiner Jack Aitkenhead Norman Aitkenhead Harvey Plachke and others across Grain Poultry and Barred Rock categories. Prodan noted samples of Steiner and Gorjenson wheat for future provincial competition.
A Friday ceremony at Lac du Bonnet School featured Mrs. C. D. Heceltine Regen presenting a portrait of King George to the school in memory of Mrs. Gillet’s son who died in service with the Lord Strathcona Horse. Local officials from the L0D.E. and Canadian Legion offered thanks, a chorus and recitation closed the program, and a tea reception followed.
The newly formed Ladies Communitty Club in Tyndall staged a social for 150 attendees to raise funds for a rink. Highlights included monologue The Wedding Skare mony and a play Wanted A Housekeeper. Guest star Joe Kostuik drew laughs and Miss Mary Gward’s Gertie Brass delighted the crowd.
Progress at the skating rink is a community achievement with the ground leveled and a fence completed. While credit goes to helpers, many could have assisted but did not. The recent dance raised 47.55 dollars, yet show of moral support was lacking as many townspeople were absent. If these amenities are worth having, the community must rally and contribute.
Genvere Leo Weselak secretary of the Beausejour Local Milk Producers Co Operative Association informs milk shippers of a meeting at Municipal Hall on Monday November 4 at 830 p.m. Resolutions from this meeting will be presented to the Winnipeg District Milk Producers Co operative Association convention at the Marlborough Hotel on Wednesday November 6.
A concise quotation from Emerson argues civilization is proven by the character of a nation’s people rather than census figures city sizes or agricultural yields. It emphasizes the quality of individuals as the true measure of a country.
A reflective line credits Christ’s appearance for the best of modern civilization, attributed to Daniel Webster. The remark links moral progress with religious influence and historical virtue.
Emil Stanko shot a raccoon on Joe Morski’s Brighton farm after a night vigil. Joe and two sons Nick and Paul spotted the coon in a tree, failed to fit a gun, while Paul fetched Emil who returned with the animal, kept in the limelight as the dog barked and a flashlight lingered.
Reverend Stanley Knowles officiated the October 12 ceremony at a Winnipeg home uniting Joan Wolverton daughter of Harry Woods Langley Prairie B C with Gerald Norman McLeod eldest son of Mrs T J McLeod Pine Falls. The couple plan to reside in Afton after a reception at the bride’s aunt’s Fort Rouge home and a Winnipeg Beach visit.
Charles Baldwin, a blind former traveling salesman aged 65, received a special prize from the Yorkton horticultural society for the best kept home grounds. He plants and weeds alone, identifies plant varieties by leaf and stem texture, and tends a garden spanning nearly half a city block with 20 trees along its borders.
Josephine Pfeifer daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Pfeifer married Ivan Syrowitz son of Mr and Mrs John Syrowitz at Paul Roman Catholic Church Ladywood on Saturday October 19 at 4 pm Rev C Litowski officiated. Bridesmaid Bernice Syrowitz and groom’s attendant Harry Pfeifer stood beside them. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Ladywood.
Syracuse report from a three week old Liverpool girl prompts a name shortage claim. The father says they cannot name the child yet due to lack of suitable names and delays in obtaining a form. County registrar Bernard Mitchell notes it is the department’s first time receiving a supplemental name form with missing information.
The notice explains that the subscription expiry date appears on the address label and urges renewal of $2.00 or $2.60 with a torn label. It warns of discontinuation after 38 days for non payment and advises keeping receipts as proof of renewal with the district representative.
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